Project Management Lead - Supply Chain

Role Overview

Leads the development, planning, execution, and delivery of cross‑functional initiatives across Over the Counter/Consumer Packaged Goods, ensuring category strategies and portfolio decisions are translated into executable programs with clear timelines, milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes.

• Design and maintain end‑to‑end operational workflows spanning Category Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply, Inventory, Operations Planning, and Supply & Operations Execution to ensure category decisions move cleanly into execution.
• Drive execution and milestone accountability:
  Track program progress against timelines and key milestones; proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure timely completion of deliverables across stakeholders.
• Manage cross‑functional dependencies and readiness:
  Coordinate interdependencies across teams for product launches, portfolio changes, and lifecycle events—ensuring readiness across supply chain, category, and execution functions.
• Establish governance, cadence, and accountability:
  Establish and run program governance routines (status updates, risk reviews, decision forums); maintain centralized tracking of actions, risks, issues, and decisions.
• Prepare and deliver executive‑ready updates:
  Develop clear, concise updates on program status, risks, and key decisions; provide leadership visibility into execution health and required interventions.
• Drive continuous improvement:
  Identify execution gaps, inefficiencies, and recurring issues; implement process improvements that enhance delivery speed, predictability, and cross‑functional alignment.

• Program & Project Management:
  Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives, including scope definition, timeline management, dependency coordination, and risk mitigation. PMP preferred.
• AI Use Case Development & Prioritization:
  Ability to identify high‑impact AI opportunities across planning, supply chain, and lifecycle management; assess value, feasibility, and adoption risk to prioritize initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Execution Rigor:
  Proven track record of driving initiatives from planning through execution with clear ownership and accountability.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Ability to influence without authority and align stakeholders across Category, Planning, and Supply Chain functions.
• Risk & Issue Management:
  Ability to anticipate risks early, elevate appropriately, and drive resolution to keep programs on track.
• Communication & Executive Reporting:
  Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, action‑oriented updates for leadership.
• Analytical Problem Solving:
  Strong ability to diagnose execution gaps and implement practical solutions.

Travel: up to 25%.

This role is a hybrid position. The selected candidate is expected to work on‑site at our Irving Las Colinas office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in‑office days may be designated based on team needs and business priorities. No relocation assistance provided. Visa sponsorship is not available.

$89,000 – $148,400

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